Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Old Jarhead's Political SitRep Temporarily Suspended

The Old Jarhead's
Political SitRep Temporarily Suspended

Returning after a three day weekend with old Marine buddies
to over 500 e-mails, I have concluded that I have no choice but to suspend
producing the Political SitRep, at least temporarily. The collapse of my pulmonary
functioning means I have far less energy. In addition, the time required for my
job, for my other writing--I'm hoping to get two more books out--and coping
with life leaves me less time for the blog. We have signed a contract for $115,000
on the Des Plaines Condo. We bought it in 2009 for $160, put $10k into it in
upgrades, and have a $10k roof assessment pending which we will credit the
buyer with, so we are losing $65k--thank you Fannie Mae. But this is still $10k
better than we hoped to do. Ironically, after we signed the contract, an offer
at $125k, cash, came in. While we could get the lawyer to find some technical flaw
in the first contract, we feel ethically we have to stick with it. So with
everything else, I have to find a place to live until November or the lung
transplant, move some stuff there and move the bulk of the furniture, etc. to Madison. we plan to close
7/19, but will be away for family commitments 7/4-7/10. So....

Please stop sending me blog items until further notice. Your
subscription fee will be cheerfully refunded. I regret this necessity, but life
marches on. I hope to be able to resume after I retire, or perhaps before. I
will still post Guest Posts, columns that pop out of my head, or items I can't
resist. Thanks for reading and sharing. ~Bob.

Better health and good fortune to you sir. I have eagerly looked forward to your blog each day since it has made me laugh and cry. It has challenged me to think and confirmed that what I believe is not as bad as some family and friends have tried to imply. I have particularly enjoyed your Random Thoughts; they made me wish I had known you personally. I have worried about your health for some time and wish you the very best. Please get well and thank you for your service to your country, both in the military and since then. Now please stand down and take a break for your health and your family.